Description
Chili Mac Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, merging the heartiness of ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and gooey cheddar cheese into a single satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this delightful casserole is not only simple to prepare but also bursting with flavor from taco seasoning. With its one-pot approach, you can minimize cleanup while enjoying a meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or using different proteins to make it uniquely yours. Serve it warm and watch it disappear quickly—this Chili Mac Casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned, undrained)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 16 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded, divided)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the meat mixture with cooked pasta.
- Layer half of the mixture in a greased 13×9 baking pan; top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese, then add the remaining mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with another cup of cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg